The Los Angeles Dodgers have a clear path to the postseason, but in the meantime, they will be without reliever Edgardo Henriquez.
As reported by the organization, the 24-year-old arm was placed on the IL due to lower back discomfort.
Katie Woo of The Athletic notes that he will be out for the rest of the regular season.
Los Angeles Dodgers Lose Edgardo Henriquez to Injured List
Henriquez is now in his third Major League season. Each campaign has been spent with the Dodgers.
He is undoubtedly one of their top relievers and currently owns a 2.85 ERA and 71 strikeouts across 60.0 innings pitched through 61 games, starting in one. He’s walked 25 batters this year.
The young right-hander’s injury is yet another obstacle faced by the Dodgers’ bullpen.
This has been a breakout season for Henriquez, and he’s capitalized on every opportunity handed to him.
According to Baseball Savant, his 1007 mph 4-seamer ranks second in all of baseball, and second with his 100.9 mph sinker.
Simply put, losing him at such a critical point in the season is less than ideal, but the Dodgers are already well on their way to the postseason.
Where the Dodgers Stand Right Now
FanGraphs’ latest MLB Playoff Odds give Los Angeles a 25.1% chance of winning their third consecutive World Series.
Their 90-59 record places them first in the National League West and second in the big leagues overall.
The Milwaukee Brewers (93-57) are the only team to sit above the Dodgers.
Los Angeles is currently in the midst of its four-game stretch against the Cincinnati Reds, with their second clash taking place on Tuesday, Sept. 15, at 6:40 p.m. ET.
Once this series wraps up, the Dodgers will face the San Francisco Giants for a three-game homestand at Dodger Stadium.
The regular season is coming to a close, and postseason play is right around the corner.
Perhaps Los Angeles can pull off another run to the Fall Classic and clinch another title, but only if their bullpen can plug the gaps and stay healthy.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Reliever Out for Regular Season With Injury